As the frontline commander of the siege, Li Yunlong established a temporary command post 1 kilometer away from the north gate of Jinyang. Today, the Ping An Cluster assumed the role of pioneer. Li Yunlong, who rushed back after completing the lobbying task, said that Potian would also fight for this frontline command. official.
However, this matter is also suitable for him to do. The brigade commander has to sit in charge of the central army and coordinate the four directions. Gao Jianwu is the commander-in-chief of the artillery, and he cannot escape from it at all.
Although the chief of staff of the liaison officer has a high rank, on this occasion, the comrade liaison officer consciously focused on the logistics side.
The siege involves all aspects, and the four of them are actually very reluctant. However, each of them grabs a few battalion staff to temporarily support the situation. At this time, it is impossible to wait until the team is fully assembled before taking action.
Next to each commander, there are several walkie-talkies deployed this time. When we reach the southern line, Dagushan's support supplies can be delivered more easily. Battlefield communication tools such as walkie-talkies can be deployed after the supplies arrive. At the battalion level, communication has been greatly facilitated, and it has also expanded the size of the communication troops around the commander.
For those like Gao Jianwu who command artillery, there are now several artillery regiments of mountain artillery and field artillery, and then there are artillery battalions composed of more than a dozen regiments of infantry artillery and mortars. Gao Jianwu must know the location of each main artillery unit. , and then he can use his precise map coordinates to provide support for bombarding Zhuyuan.
With such a huge workload, if we had not planned it before the war, we would not be in a hurry on the spot.
It is night now. Although each artillery position has sent observation artillery to observe at the front, they do not have much accuracy in ranging. After each round of artillery bombardment, Gao Jianwu needs to calculate and correct the elements based on the effects of their observations.
Earth-shattering artillery fire was heard from the entire north gate of Jinyang, about three or four kilometers away.
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Zhang Cheng, the commander of the first division of the puppet army, was shocked when he heard the sound of artillery. What Li Chenglong said turned out to be true. The sound of the Type 96 grenade exploding like a thunderbolt was definitely not a fake. The north was like burning red. In the sky on one side, there were literally hundreds of artillery roaring.
Zhang Cheng recognized the 75mm mountain cannon, 105mm howitzer, and 150mm howitzer as soon as he heard them. When he was in the national army, he was so desperate when faced with the suppression of the enemy's artillery fire, and now he is so frightened in his heart.
"Li, Mr. Li, am I still in time now?" Zhang Cheng said tremblingly.
"It's in time, of course it's in time. Mr. Zhang, welcome back to the people's team. We will not forget your efforts. Mr. Yang, let's see if there is any possibility of working together. Jinyang is the people's city and will return soon. Once it is in the hands of the people, we hope that this people’s city will suffer less losses.”
Li Chenglong stretched out his hand. At this time, his tone was unusually sincere, completely losing his original aggressiveness.
In fact, today's action is also very critical here. The combat power of the two puppet military divisions. Under the circumstances tonight, of course there is not much hindrance to breaking the city, but for taking over Jinyang relatively completely, In particular, protecting Jinyang's industrial infrastructure is basically crucial.
This is Gao Jianwu's request to the brigade commander, and it is also what he cares about most.
Now seeing that the mission is about to reach the most critical step, Li Chenglong is also very excited.
"Commander Zhang, your task tonight is to send out manpower as soon as possible to take over the factories in Jinyang and protect them. As for the combat mission of eliminating the little devils, leave it to our troops. If Commander Yang can return to the people's ranks, Let’s protect Jinyang together.”
Hearing Li Chenglong's request, Zhang Cheng was stunned for a moment before reacting, and became a little excited.
Originally, he thought that the Eighth Route Army wanted him to open the city gates to cooperate with the siege and fight face to face with the Japs. He knew his own affairs. I am afraid that after this kind of mission tonight, there would not be much left in his team.
The Little Japanese has been gaining prestige in the puppet army for a long time. When facing the Little Japanese, he is always afraid of scoring three points. You will know this before the battle is fought.
But if it's just to defend the factory, that's fine.
The main force of the Japs must be fighting with the Eighth Route Army. Those who are left to destroy the factories are at best a small number of gendarmerie or even spies. These small groups of insignificant personnel can be dispersed as a division, and one company for each important factory will be enough. .
"Okay, okay, I will send people to take over the factory immediately. Mr. Li, I will send people to which factory you want to protect.
Adjutant Sun ordered the guard camp to be on alert. Once any kid comes, he will be detained. If there is resistance, he will be shot to death!
I personally went to the Second Division to see Mr. Yang. We usually have some friendship. Now that things have developed to this point, I believe Mr. Yang can see the situation clearly. "Zhang Cheng agreed repeatedly.
No matter what the arrangements are for the Eighth Route Army, I must do something to advance.
Listening to the artillery fire outside, if I don't act decisively, I will be in a real dilemma when I am pushed out by the Japs to be used as cannon fodder.
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"Brigadier Commander, the north gate tower of Jinyang has been destroyed by artillery fire, and now a hole of hundreds of meters has been opened."
"Brigadier Commander, a round of artillery fire coverage has been completed a few hundred meters near the North Gate Tower of Jinyang. From the forward observation, the Japs' firepower point and the main defensive force have been destroyed!"
"Brigadier Commander, the assault battalion broke into Jinyang and was blocked by about a group of Japs. We are currently requesting artillery support!"
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On the brigade commander's side, he heard the constant reports of the battle situation. The brigade commander constantly updated the enemy and friend marks on the map. Judging from the progress, the gap was not big compared to the deduction. The artillery commanded by Gao Jianwu perfectly played the role of the hammer, pointing Fighting wherever he goes, in the brigade commander's impression, this is the most powerful artillery commander he has ever seen in his life.
Today's battle was basically based on Gao Jianwu's deduction. The attack was completely unexpected by the little devil, so there was basically no special defense on the outside. The larger bunker outside the city gate was washed away with the first round of artillery fire. The ground was knocked out one by one by the 105mm howitzer like a roll call.
As for the small machine gun firepower, the 92nd Infantry Artillery following the Assault Battalion directly dealt with it. After the North Gate Tower was blasted, the brigade commander really relaxed. However, Gao Jianwu then commanded skilful infantry and artillery coordination tactics, allowing the first The brigade commander who was commanding the same field for the first time was once again surprised.
You must know that facing hundreds of artillery pieces, even the brigade commander was a little confused. Before this, no Eighth Route general had so much artillery fire to command.
However, under Gao Jianwu, hundreds of artillery pieces were well organized, each facing the target in front of their own infantry, and step by step smashing all obstacles that blocked the infantry's advancement.
Whether it is a machine gun fire point, a bunker or a city wall, there are now artillery with a full range of calibers. As long as the report comes from the front, Gao Jianwu can mobilize the corresponding artillery resources to destroy it!
The triangular defensive position composed of several bunkers, in the past, the brigade commander himself calculated that it would be impossible to destroy it without sending people to blast it for a few hours or even a day or two.
This kind of bunker hidden underground is covered with a layer of reinforced concrete bunkers. Not to mention mortars and 92 infantry guns, even the 75mm mountain cannon is inoperable.
But after Gao Jianwu heard the description of the target, he was able to quickly call for different artillery support. Several 105mm howitzers concentrated fire one after another, and the defensive position was gone.
The entire attack was as smooth as silk. Less than half an hour after the battle began, the assault battalion entered the city!
The brigade commander was amazed at such efficiency.
Therefore, although he is sitting in the command post and grasping the overall situation, he has not issued a single order so far. He just keeps collecting battle information and updating the battlefield situation map.
"Dong Yao Dong Yao, the Peregrine Falcon reports, the Peregrine Falcon reports, the prodigal son returns to his parents' home, and all 25 relatives have been found. Repeat, all 25 relatives have been found!" A walkie-talkie has been silent next to the Brigadier. The signal soldier kept cranking the generator and suddenly made a sound.
The Grand Brigadier was instantly ecstatic!
"Call Gao Jianwu and tell him that the protection targets are already guarded. Now let go and attack!" the brigade commander said to another correspondent. After speaking, he picked up the walkie-talkie microphone in front of him and turned on the sound. "Peregrine, this is me. Thank you, Dongyao! It will be dawn soon, take care!"
There was no more sound coming from the other side, but the Grand Brigadier knew it was no longer needed.
The most important thing Gao Jianwu told him to do has now been completed.
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"The first artillery regiment, the second artillery regiment, aim at the Japs garrison camp, prepare for the first salvo!" After Gao Jianwu received the message from the brigade commander, a stone fell to the ground. An Xin began to carry out the final attack on the Japs according to the plan. General attack.
He called out the location of the Little Japanese Brigade, marked the range coordinates on the map in his mind, and transformed it into a bombardment. Zhu Yuan sent it to the heavy artillery regiment to prepare for the bombardment!
Gao Jianwu actually regretted the order of the bombardment. He should have attacked the Japs barracks first. However, he bet that the war had not started for a long time and the command system on the Japs side might not have been straightened out yet. Most of the Japs were still on standby in the camp. Through this After the round of shelling, the entire Jaap garrison camp was basically gone.
If you are lucky, you can reduce many obstacles to siege.
However, some time has passed since the bombardment of the siege, and some of the Japs may have been mobilized.
However, Gao Jianwu couldn't care about this now. After handing over the details of this target to the First Artillery Regiment and the Second Artillery Regiment, he turned his attention to Li Yunlong's assault group.
After the four main battalions stormed in, they controlled a large commanding height in the city and opened up the battlefield space in the city. Three main regiments immediately rushed in. Li Yunlong also moved the forward headquarters to the city with the main regiment.
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However, they soon encountered a fierce resistance from the Japs. An infantry brigade used sandbags to form one defense line after another on the street, and used heavy machine guns to firmly block the street. The dense bullets made the charging soldiers unable to find shelter. Dozens of them were knocked down at once!
A terrible street fight began.
At this time, the heavy infantry artillery and mortars had not yet had time to follow the team. The grenadiers in the hands of the soldiers did not dare to directly attack within the sight. They hid behind the houses and waited for the observers to report their coordinates. Aim accurately.
Seeing that the battle was at a stalemate, the commander of the main battalion immediately called for artillery fire support.
Gao Jianwu prioritized this street from numerous reports requesting artillery support. He quickly found the coordinates of the corresponding location on the map and immediately commanded a mountain artillery battalion to conduct an extended artillery strike!
Soon, more than a dozen artillery shells landed on the little devil's blocking position, and each little devil was blown away by the shells and splashed everywhere!
The battalion commander, who was hiding on the roof and observing, saw that the dozens of defense lines of the little Japs on the street below him were quickly crumbling under the gunfire. Hundreds of little Japs were either seeing the master, or some were incomplete and wailing, and he was shocked in his heart!
Fortunately, it was our own artillery fire. If the Japanese attacked in this way, then as the defending party, they would basically either escape or die on the position!
It is completely beyond human control.
Artillery is indeed the king of war!
